6 1/2 x 6 1/2 Flat Top Pergola A S S E M B LY G U I D E Models: Portland, Liberty OPTIONAL ACCESSORY • Bolt Down Bracket Kit V3.3-111115 www.newenglandarbors.
Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s The 6.5 x 6.5 Flat Top Pergola PAGE Introduction & Overview……………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .………. . . . . . 3 6.5 x 6.5 Flat Top Pergola Materials Overview……………………… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6.5 x 6.5 Flat Top Pergola Materials Breakdown……………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I n t r o d u c t i o n & O ve r v i e w Getting Started First off, allow us to say thank you for the investment you have made in one of our fine pergola kits. This kit is designed to be assembled and installed ideally by two people with basic carpentry knowledge and tools. Do not attempt alone, especially during the installation stage.
6.5 x 6.5 Flat Top Pergola Materials Overview www.newenglandarbors.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 109 in 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Rafters ( 7) Shade Slats Including Decorative End Caps (7) Rafter & Beam Decorative End Caps (18) Post Caps (4) Posts (4) Main Support Beams (2) Rafter Brackets (10) 109 in 12.3 in Front View 95 in 81.5 in 78 in 86.125 in 78 in 88 in Top View 4 6.5 x 6.
6.5 x 6.5 Flat Top Pergola Materials Breakdown www.newenglandarbors.com (Accessories Not included) Check Boxes (Total of 3) for These Contents In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service dept. at 1 800 282 9346 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Rafters ( 7) 1.5” x 4.5 “x 94.5” Shade Slats (7) 1.5” x 1.5 “x 94.
Pergola Additional Materials List Hardware (in plastic bag) NOTE: WE HAVE INCLUDED 10% EXTRA SCREWS BEYOND WHAT IS IDENTIFIED BELOW. www.newenglandarbors.com A B C D All Screws Included with this Kit are Self-Auguring. A. Vinyl Weld Glue (1) B. 3/4” Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (40) (for Rafter Brackets) C. 3“ Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (49) (for Shade Slates) D. 4” Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (64) (to secure Beams and Rafters to Posts.
Wood Post Layout & Installation for In-Ground Application www.newenglandarbors.com This pergola can also be installed on a pre-existing wood or concrete surface using our bolt down bracket system with a 4x4 wood post (sold separate). See page eight for more details. 1 Overhead View 78 1/4 in. 198.76 cm. Post location and placement is the most critical step in the overall installation process. Please double check for the possibility of any underground utilities such as sprinkler, gas or telephone lines.
OPTIONAL STEP 1 www.newenglandarbors.com * Wood Post Layout & Installation Using Bolt Down Brackets for Concrete or Wood Surface * 78 3/8 in 199.1 cm * Orientate brackets accordingly to reduce offset motion of posts. (direction of arrows denote flange opening) 110 11/16 in (281.5 cm) 1 Measure and mark out the location of the bolt down brackets using string or chalk line. Diagonal distances must be the same to ensure a square installation. Adjust string lines accordingly.
STEP THREE www.newenglandarbors.com Vinyl Column Installation Over In-Ground Wood Posts * Ensure that holes at top of column are orientated correctly for future beam and rafter placement. 1 Using a step ladder, guide the vinyl column over the top of the wood post down into position. Ensure that holes at top of column are orientated correctly for future beam and rafter placement as per illustration.
At this stage, the columns should be properly installed as per the following illustration, with the columns 78 in (198.1 cm) apart. Also, notice that the holes at the top of each post should be facing the same direction. Note: If you purchased the trim kit, now would be the ideal time to install the base moldings and post trims. 78 in. 198.1 cm. www.newenglandarbors.com To glue post trim in place: 1. Slide the post trim down. 2. Apply a generous amount of vinyl glue around the post 3.
4 Slide the two outer rafters through both holes of the vinyl column (overshooting) and then back through both holes of the opposite column. Stop when the end of the beam measures 3 1/4” from the outside edge of the post. 4 5 Using 4” screws, lock the beams and rafters into position inside the posts by driving in 4 screws on each face of the posts. 6 Place the remainder five rafters in the front and rear rafter brackets. 7 Complete a final adjustment of all beams and rafters.
STEP SIX Fastening Decorative Caps 1 Install the post caps using vinyl weld. 2 Install decorative pergola end caps using vinyl weld. 2 1 2 STEP SEVEN Shade Slat Assembly 1 To assemble the shade slats, glue the 1 1/2” square pergola end caps onto the end of the filters. 12 Shade Slats Installation Shade slats are designed to extend approximately 7 1/2” past the last rafter. Measurement includes the pergola end caps. Your goal is to ensure that all the shade slats overhang equally to the eye.
